Detroit Voice Brief

Michigan to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people 50 and older, 3 charged in Whitmer kidnap plot face off against Michigan prosecutors, 4,500 Mustang Mach-E customers get letter warning of another delay, and the Detroit Red Wings to have 750 fans at next home game, Tuesday vs. Lightning.

Michigan easing up on restaurant, business COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday, Planet Fitness to open this year in Midtown Detroit, Stellantis moves ahead with controversial 12-hour, 7-day work schedule for skilled trades, and Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes: Kenny Golladay 'has shown ability to be a No. 1 WR'.

Some 2021 Ford F-150 buyers discover rusty parts, corrosion — and automaker isn't helping, Boy Scouts celebrate first female Eagle Scouts, one of many changes the organization faces, Aretha Franklin estate reaches deal with IRS to pay off claimed $7.8 million tax debt, Short's Brewing to release Double Soft Parade, a stronger version of a Michigan favorite and Michigan basketball moves up to No. 2 in coaches' poll; Michigan State gets one vote.

Delayed Census data is causing problem for Michigan redistricting commission, 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Whole Foods store in Midtown Detroit, Sportsmen, lawmakers to state wildlife managers: Allow Michigan wolf hunting, trapping, and Willi Castro HR highlights Detroit Tigers' 10-2 win in Grapefruit League opener.

IRS still hasn't processed millions of 2019 tax returns, family fights back after dad is sent back to prison 2 weeks after release, Station wagons from Ford family's personal collection up for auction, and Detroit Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson cuts finger, will miss spring training games.

Lansing political round up, All-electric pickup catches fire in Michigan — and experts warn it could happen again, RoboCop statue loses home at Michigan Science Center because of pandemic, college basketball roundup

Lack of disclosure on ballot initiatives for Michigan's lucrative and newly legal marijuana business, Cherokee Nation chief: Our name should not be used on Jeep SUVs, Ford CEO Jim Farley hits 150 mph, takes another 1st place at the racetrack, and the Detroit Tigers continue the rebuild through young players. 

Lee Chatfield resigns from new job after pushback on LGBTQ policy positions, School board members across Michigan face threats, bullying, recall attempts, Michigan Secretary of State to simplify driver's license renewal starting in March, and Steve Yzerman is generally pleased with the Detroit Red Wings, despite record. Here's why.

Salvation Army reboots nighttime hot meal distribution program in Detroit, Michigan cherry pits could clean the Great Lakes, purify drinking water, Detroit rapper Kid Vishis, brother of Royce da 5'9", drops new video with powerful message, Michigan basketball cements status as national title contender.

Michigan Central Station on track for 2022 finish: 'It's a Phoenix rising', Dearborn Police targeting Blacks disproportionately in arrests, citations, Where did you work remotely during COVID-19 pandemic? It may affect your taxes, ... , Why Joe Milton's transfer from Michigan football stings worse than others under Jim Harbaugh.

Detroit residents age 60+ with chronic medical conditions can get COVID-19 vaccine, Demand for downtown Detroit apartments is down — just as new buildings are opening, Gas prices predicted to increase as cold weather disrupts oil refineries in Texas, New Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch gives a glimpse into his philosophy for pitchers.

How the timing of your tax return could affect your third stimulus payout, Metro Detroit priests may not smudge ashes: How COVID-19 is changing Ash Wednesday, 'Silent and deadly': US Army asks auto industry for help developing EVs for battlefield.

Michiganders are fed up with state's unemployment insurance agency, Whitmer budget proposes no tax hikes, but calls for fee increases totaling $27.6 million, going by train vs. plane: Is taking Amtrak safer than flying during COVID-19?, Michigan landmarks being taken off National Register of Historic Places, and Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin looking to part ways through buyout or trade.

February 15th coronavirus update, and Michigan coach Juwan Howard: Brad Davison's elbow to Mike Smith was 'non-basketball play'.

Gov. Whitmer reveals $67B Michigan budget plan: Here's what's in it, There's a nude photo scam going around — and it's as bad as it sounds, Ford ditches boring tutorials with new Mustang Mach-E videos, and Staffords pledge $1 million to build education center in Detroit for kids, teens, adults.

Don't do your taxes until you dig up this number, 9 Michigan drug stores targeted for robbery in 13 days. Police arrest Flint man on parole, Small town Up North rallies behind homemade ice rink, 2021 and Ford Ranger Tremor pickup delivers off-road performance and value.

MSP director to officers: Remove text messaging app Signal from state phones, Meijer adding multiple COVID-19 vaccine appointments, in Motown's tight-knit family, Mary Wilson was beloved: 'One of the most precious spirits', and Big Ten men's basketball tournament moved from Chicago to Indianapolis.

Conditions worsen inside Penobscot building in downtown Detroit, Kroger Co. offers bonus for employees who get COVID-19 vaccine, boy in critical condition after sled towed by Jeep crashes into car in Rochester Hills, Calvin Johnson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame, joins rare group of first-ballot WRs.

February 8th Coronavirus Update, We Lived It, and the Detroit Pistons trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks.

Alternatives for Girls street outreach team serves up to 25 women in need each night, 3 more candidates announce run for Dearborn mayor, Dax Shepard lived in a Mustang for 6 months. Now he's driving one on 'Top Gear America', Former walk-on Mat Ishbia donates $32 million to Michigan State for new football building.

Hunting, fishing soar in Michigan during COVID-19, Michigan teachers retiring in high numbers: 'We're in a critical stage', screening tool can predict teen suicide risk, save lives, Michigan Medicine reports, Hip-hop history is the message at new exhibit as Detroit collector marks 30 years, and what Michigan football's signing day flips signal about program's recruiting future.

Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered, clear N95 face masks designed by Ford could be huge for hearing impaired, teachers, Cadillac's 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is brand's most powerful vehicle ever, Michigan fishers are using huge magnets to pull artifacts from state waterways, Former Lions WR, CBS analyst Nate Burleson sounds off on Stafford trade.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson offers sweeping changes to Michigan election laws, including state holiday, gun ban, New Ford, Google deal means big tech upgrades for drivers: What to know, Michigan unemployment login page crashes for some users filing for COVID-19 benefits, and Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts remains an enigma, typifies Spartans' struggles.

Michigan GOP and Dems propose COVID relief plans and Detroit Lions make a huge statement by trading Matthew Stafford to Rams for Jared Goff, picks.

Groundbreaking initiative trains clinicians as cops, how Michigan's expungement laws will change in April, Bay City couple, baby who froze to death weren't wearing shoes,  and Detroit Tigers' Matt Manning has his major league debut on his mind: 'I'm ready to go'.

Senate GOP blocks Whitmer appointments in apparent retribution for vetoes, COVID-19 acts, Michigan marijuana may be contaminated with mold, testing labs warn and Michigan State basketball hopes to return Thursday at Rutgers as COVID-19 numbers grow.

When will concerts return in Detroit? As vaccine rolls out, venues are guarded but hopeful, Huntington, TCF to close 198 branches for planned merger, how to take advantage of break from student loan payment, and was Matthew Stafford selfish to ask for a trade? And what should the Detroit Lions do now?

Ford puts 4 properties on the selling block, 35 sites under review in Dearborn area, Periodical cicadas to re-emerge in Michigan for the first time in 17 years, Hamtramck's Polish Village debuts new paczki-pierogi fusion, Tax season 2021: How to get a bigger, quicker tax refund, University of Michigan student-athletes protest two-week pause due to COVID-19 variant.

Covid-19 variant shows up in Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.

Wixom man hit police with hockey stick during US Capitol breach, FBI says, Grand Traverse official flashes gun after resident mentions Proud Boys in online meeting, .Michigan legal online gambling and sports betting to start Friday, and new Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had the most epic introductory news conference ever.

Joe Biden inaugurated as 46th president as Trump era comes to an end, President Donald Trump commutes Ex Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's 28-year prison sentence, President Joe Biden mentioned 'American Anthem' in inaugural address, In quiet, remote U.P., ham radio helps Michiganders connect, and Detroit Lions hire Dan Campbell as head coach.

Flint water case against Snyder 'fatally flawed,' should be dismissed, lawyer says, some unemployment claimants can certify for pandemic benefits this week, Stellantis CEO says merger of Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot prevents job cuts, caccine shortage forces Washtenaw County to postpone clinics, and 

Report calls for new marijuana taxes to help promote minority ownership, We Lived It, and  how Bobby Ryan is quickly proving his value to the Detroit Red Wings.

Lansing protest over the presidential election proves to be a dud, what free speech is, and isn't, protected under the First Amendment, Detroit Lions choose Brad Holmes as new GM.

Family reveals inside life of Adam Fox, alleged mastermind in Whitmer kidnapping plot, Rep. Meijer says vote to impeach Trump may have been 'political suicide', Michigan dog falls 100 feet down cliff near Muskegon River, rescued by DNR team, and Detroit Lions hire Brad Holmes as GM.

House impeaches Donald Trump a second time, Michigan indoor dining ban extended to Feb. 1, but indoor group exercise and some sports allowed, GM shows off flying car idea, the Cadillac Halo , New rule helps those who lost jobs in 2020 qualify for key tax credits, One pandemic rule Steve Yzerman, Dylan Larkin broke after Detroit Red Wings captaincy meeting

Rep. Matt Maddock, wife join a conservative Facebook group discussing the possibility of civil war, Michigan workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for money from the state, Detroit auto show boss explains move to Pontiac, considers future of the event, and Michigan basketball destroys Wisconsin, 77-54, to make clear statement on its potential.

Michigan Capitol Commission bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol, Seniors, teachers, cops get COVID-19 vaccine, Hot food trends for 2021: Chickpeas, meal kits, mushrooms and boozy kombucha, Hyundai, Ford F-150, Mustang Mach-E take North American Car, Truck, Utility of Year Awards, and why Detroit Red Wings risked losing Evgeny Svechnikov for nothing

Michigan News Update and Detroit Pistons doomed by cold start against Utah Jazz in 96-86 defeat.

More than 100 in Congress call for removing Trump under 25th Amendment and early look at what Detroit Lions might do with No. 7 pick in 2021 NFL draft.

Michigan lawmakers hunkered down as rioters breached US Capitol and building breach 'almost textbook' sedition, legal expert says.

Michigan ranks 7th worst in the nation in administering COVID-19 vaccines, Steel mill at Zug Island still operating with a fraction of the workforce it once had, Trump supporters in Michigan heading to nation's capital to protest on Wednesday, and 

At least 3 Michigan Republicans appear ready to object to voting for Biden, Cadillac, Ford, Hyundai win Free Press vehicle of the year awards, Haven't received your second stimulus yet? IRS says don't call, and Detroit Lions' upcoming GM, head coach interview schedule revealed.

Michigan sucks at recycling. Blame plentiful and cheap landfills, Homebuilder, wife and son killed in plane crash near South Lyon, January 4th Coronavirus and Michigan news update, Detroit Lions' loss to end this strange, pathetic season actually feels like a win.

Festivals scramble as Michigan winters warm, Ilitch critics cautiously optimistic about rehab plans, cheap rents, Ford unveils new ad to keep up the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Detroit's 1918 holiday season was fairly average. Ours won't be, and Detroit Lions' Darrell Bevell: 'Not a doubt in my mind' Matthew Stafford will play Sunday.

Whitmer vetoes 13 bills, says pandemic measure endangers 'lives of countless Michiganders', Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko dies of COVID-19 complications, the next U.S. stimulus could arrive soon, here's what to consider before you spend it, and things to keep in mind as Detroit Red Wings open 2020-21 training camp.

Republicans say Whitmer veto puts extension of jobless benefits at risk, new coronavirus strain from the UK appears in Canada, a few hours away from DetroitMetro Detroit businesses that have shut down due to the coronavirus, and Michigan football's Quinn Nordin declares for 2021 NFL draft.

Whitmer expected to sign $465 million COVID-19 relief bill 'in the very near future', Public to pay respects to Benny Napoleon, who served Detroit, Wayne County for decades, Coronavirus vaccine distribution begins in Michigan, starting with skilled nursing homes, and Detroit Lions move up to 7th in NFL draft order, could finish as high as No. 3.

Coronavirus case update, Bill Brown Ford trails behind Florida dealership for world title of 'No. 1 Ford dealer', and even in weird year, Detroit Lions stay true to form — an absolute mess.

No one knew secret behind Ford's Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport — until now, the Top 10 Michigan craft beers I tasted in 2020, what to do with your new smart speaker, and Pixar's new movie 'Soul' resonates with 2020 — and has ties to Michigan.